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How to do Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) (With Arm Blaster)

The cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) with arm blaster is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed using a cable machine and a v-bar attachment. The arm blaster helps keep the upper arms stationary, increasing triceps engagement.

Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) (With Arm Blaster) demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Category
Triceps

How to do Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) (With Arm Blaster), step by step

  1. Attach a v-bar attachment to the cable machine at the highest setting.
  2. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
  5. Engage your triceps and exhale as you push the v-bar down until your arms are fully extended.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps.
  7. Inhale as you slowly return the v-bar to the starting position, maintaining control.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) (With Arm Blaster) works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

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Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) (With Arm Blaster) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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